Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,306
Total Quantity
480.4K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+76.8%
MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT prescribed 6,306 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,281 to the NHS. This is 76.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
537
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,306 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 480,373 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,281 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,306 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +76.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.